TogetherWeCan, a prominent parents support group in Kerala recently sent a petition to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) highlighting the plight of students with disabilities in schools and the need for an inclusive educational environment. Both CBSE and state government run schools in Kerala have not rightly implemented the RPWD Act, 2016 which is clear violation of laws. This is our focus on #StoryOfTheWeek.

Over the years, parents and many organisations have stepped forward to highlight discrimination faced by children with disabilities. When it comes to creating an inclusive environment, both central and state-run schools cross India have a long way to go.
 

TogetherWeCan, a prominent parents support group in Kerala, has petitioned the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) highlighting the plight of students with disabilities in schools. They have pointed out why speedy action must be taken so that children with disabilities can pursue their education without any hassles.

The petition states that lack of an inclusive environment in schools is clearly a violation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD). Unfortunately, most of the schools are also unaware on how to take up the situation wisely or create an inclusive environment. In turn, the child faces regular harassment and discrimination by both teachers and peers.
Seema Lal, Co-founder, TogetherWeCan says that unless CBSE steps up with appropriate actions, both schools and parents will be searching in the dark.
Source: https://newzhook.com/story/togetherwecan-parent-support-group-sends-petition-cbse-inclusive-education